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The Mid Witch
One Woman’s Struggle with Midlife and Magic
Lilly is facing the fact that her husband is a philandering bastard, and she needs to move on now her children have flown the nest. Losing her job has not helped her dire financial straits, and her almost ex-husband wants to sell her ancient family home against her wishes. As she grapples with rude estate agents, stray dogs and hot flushes, a new problem emerges – she’s becoming a witch.
This paranormal women’s fiction is a funny and poignant take on midlife with a pinch of spice, a touch of magic and a relatable older heroine you can root for.
Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series or Ami McKay’s Witches of New York.
Read The Mid Witch now.
Lilly is facing the fact that her husband is a philandering bastard, and she needs to move on now her children have flown the nest. Losing her job has not helped her dire financial straits, and her almost ex-husband wants to sell her ancient family home against her wishes. As she grapples with rude estate agents, stray dogs and hot flushes, a new problem emerges – she’s becoming a witch.
This paranormal women’s fiction is a funny and poignant take on midlife with a pinch of spice, a touch of magic and a relatable older heroine you can root for.
Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series or Ami McKay’s Witches of New York.
Read The Mid Witch now.
- GenresParanormal
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2023
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About the author
DJ Bowman-Smith
11 books15 followersDJ Bowman-Smith is a multi-genre author whose current passion is paranormal women’s fiction. This genre features a mature protagonist and a fantasy element. This is appealing because DJ can’t help adding a touch of make-believe to anything she writes and she herself is a woman of a ‘certain age’.
DJ plans to write more in The Mid Witch series and more books with older, strong-minded female main characters.
She is the author of a dark fantasy epic that runs to four books, and she also writes for children under the pen name Tiger Molly.
DJ is an artist and enjoys creating her own book covers and illustrations. She writes for magazines and hosts the Words and Pictures Podcast every Monday. Here, she chats with all kinds of writers and people involved in the book business. Find the Words and Pictures Podcast on your favourite app and have a listen.
DJ lives in the UK on the South Coast with her husband and a fast and friendly whippet called Evie. She has two grown-up daughters who live in London. DJ Bowman-Smith is a full-time writer, and you can find her here www.djbowmansmith.com.
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September 16, 2023
Lilly's philandering, soon to be ex husband wants her to sell her family home. Her hair's out of control, bits droop, flushes rage and all manner of strays turn up at her doorstep, including an estate agent from hell. And then, the magic kicks in with a vengeance.
The Mid Witch reads like a book of two halves, the first setting the scene for the perceived collapse of life following the indignities of menopause and ageing. The second, which is a lot more fun, for obvious reasons, is effectively the rebirth of a gloriously off the wall self, taking no prisoners. The woman strikes back, if you will.
As a woman of a certain age, there's something fabulously liberating about ceasing to participate in the world's judgement systems.
Oh, and Ink, the dog, is my new book best friend.
Btw, it does have a couple of sex scenes.
The Mid Witch reads like a book of two halves, the first setting the scene for the perceived collapse of life following the indignities of menopause and ageing. The second, which is a lot more fun, for obvious reasons, is effectively the rebirth of a gloriously off the wall self, taking no prisoners. The woman strikes back, if you will.
As a woman of a certain age, there's something fabulously liberating about ceasing to participate in the world's judgement systems.
Oh, and Ink, the dog, is my new book best friend.
Btw, it does have a couple of sex scenes.
March 2, 2024
The Mid Witch - A Paranormal Womens Fiction Novel
⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's a funny, moving, relatable spicy read with a mix of magic and witchcraft!
Lilly is the main character in this wonderful book, she lives in North Star Cottage which has been in her familys life forever and seems to be a very magical place!
Lilly is currently going through the menopause, divorcing her husband after 20/30 years of being apart and she suddenly discovers she is a Mid Witch with alot of power.... she must learn how to use her powers and chanel them in the correct manner or there could be series after effects.
Ink who turns up out of the blue in the garden is Lillys familiar who is absolutely beautiful along with Maude the magpie, a green eyed fox and of course Claudia her cat that appears from a spell!
Are Grant and Theo really there to help her find and use her magic correctly..... well you'll just have to read the book to find out.
A couple of things that I found with the book, the ending just ended if that makes sense, not sure how your going to get a book two? The chapters where she ends up at the witches council was a bit odd to read, kind of didn't fit into the rest of the book and I found it a bit off.
I'm also little disappointed as I bought this book as it clearly stated a novel and now it has turned into a trilogy.... but there seems to be no sign of book two???
But still a four star book for me!
⭐⭐⭐⭐
It's a funny, moving, relatable spicy read with a mix of magic and witchcraft!
Lilly is the main character in this wonderful book, she lives in North Star Cottage which has been in her familys life forever and seems to be a very magical place!
Lilly is currently going through the menopause, divorcing her husband after 20/30 years of being apart and she suddenly discovers she is a Mid Witch with alot of power.... she must learn how to use her powers and chanel them in the correct manner or there could be series after effects.
Ink who turns up out of the blue in the garden is Lillys familiar who is absolutely beautiful along with Maude the magpie, a green eyed fox and of course Claudia her cat that appears from a spell!
Are Grant and Theo really there to help her find and use her magic correctly..... well you'll just have to read the book to find out.
A couple of things that I found with the book, the ending just ended if that makes sense, not sure how your going to get a book two? The chapters where she ends up at the witches council was a bit odd to read, kind of didn't fit into the rest of the book and I found it a bit off.
I'm also little disappointed as I bought this book as it clearly stated a novel and now it has turned into a trilogy.... but there seems to be no sign of book two???
But still a four star book for me!
November 7, 2025
The start of a really great book series. I love it!
August 25, 2023
4.5! I actually caught myself laughing out loud several times while reading this! Lily is just great and the stray dog aspect?? LOVE IT. I just wish I could start becoming a witch when I’m that age. Please?
I received this ARC for an honest review all thoughts/opinions above are my own!
I received this ARC for an honest review all thoughts/opinions above are my own!
September 8, 2023
Let me just get this out of the way - I love this book! The Mid Witch by D. J. Bowman-Smith is a delight to read with a heroine to root for and laugh out loud situations, all wrapped up with pathos and honesty. Lilly Turner feels like a stranger in her own life and is convinced that middle age has made her invisible and disposable. She and her horrible, cheating husband are in the midst of a messy separation, she’s on the verge of losing her home, and her children are grown and living their own lives. While trying to regain control of her life, Lilly careens from one mishap to another until she chances upon an old suitcase belonging to her late mother. In it, Lilly discovers a book of shadows and other interesting paraphernalia. Soon, unusual things begin to happen to Lilly, along with some wonderful changes and opportunities. Lilly gains in confidence and her fortunes improve, but are all the changes as good as they seem? Lilly will have to trust in her newfound strength to figure it all out.
As a “woman of a certain age” who loves to read witchy stories, it's gratifying to see a rising number of books where the main character is someone I completely get. The Mid Witch is a worthy addition to this group, as it will appeal to any woman dealing with the trials and tribulations of menopause and other mid-life upheavals. There are touching scenes as Lilly struggles to navigate all the changes in her life. It would have been easy for the story to get bogged down in the difficulties, but Ms. Bowman-Smith balances the bleaker situations with brilliantly funny scenes that had me belly laughing (a particularly hilarious scene of Lilly playing fetch with her dog, Ink, comes to mind.) The story comes into its own as Lilly begins to understand her legacy and learns who she really wants to be.
This is a quick read, which, in some ways, is a detriment. I gave the book four stars because I would have liked to have seen a bit more depth in parts of the story. I feel that more time was spent on Lilly’s human story and her witchy awakening was glossed over. I hope in future books we learn more about her family history. Note - there are a couple of explicit sexual scenes, so if that’s not your thing, just skip those pages, because you don’t want to miss the rest of the story. Overall, there is much to recommend, and if you like books like Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series or Ami McKay’s Witches of New York, you’re going to love The Mid Witch.
As a “woman of a certain age” who loves to read witchy stories, it's gratifying to see a rising number of books where the main character is someone I completely get. The Mid Witch is a worthy addition to this group, as it will appeal to any woman dealing with the trials and tribulations of menopause and other mid-life upheavals. There are touching scenes as Lilly struggles to navigate all the changes in her life. It would have been easy for the story to get bogged down in the difficulties, but Ms. Bowman-Smith balances the bleaker situations with brilliantly funny scenes that had me belly laughing (a particularly hilarious scene of Lilly playing fetch with her dog, Ink, comes to mind.) The story comes into its own as Lilly begins to understand her legacy and learns who she really wants to be.
This is a quick read, which, in some ways, is a detriment. I gave the book four stars because I would have liked to have seen a bit more depth in parts of the story. I feel that more time was spent on Lilly’s human story and her witchy awakening was glossed over. I hope in future books we learn more about her family history. Note - there are a couple of explicit sexual scenes, so if that’s not your thing, just skip those pages, because you don’t want to miss the rest of the story. Overall, there is much to recommend, and if you like books like Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series or Ami McKay’s Witches of New York, you’re going to love The Mid Witch.
November 1, 2023
Suppose you love women's fiction and paranormal stories. In that case, you're going to love the way DJ Bowman-Smith combined the two to make for a fun and deeply interesting foray into the beginning stages of menopause, or as I like to call it, "the process of a woman learning not to give a fudge." Our main character sure didn't start out that way.
The book, in its opening pages, may seem to be slow-moving with what goes on in the first chapters unimportant, but stick with it, because as I learned (though I'm not a HUGE reader of women's fiction so that may be why I needed more time to get into the story) the things happening in those first chapters to our heroine, Lily, were deeply important as time moved on.
I'll cut to the chase. Lily is going through some sh*t. She's got a husband who can't stop cheating, kids who are starting their own lives, and a family cottage she wants to keep, but her jerk of a husband (and I'm being kind) wants to sell out from under her. To add insult to injury, the man has kept her from learning to drive or working, so she has no way to support herself. Well, she HAD no way to support herself, but all of that changed in the most splendid of ways.
There is really no need for me to recount the plot in this review other than to say that I liked how subtle the witchy aspects of the story snuck up on you and how easy it was to see this maudlin woman coming alive again for probably the first time in her life. With the addition of Ink and her other trusted familiars, you couldn't help but laugh out loud and root for Lily to become more than your garden variety kitchen witch.
I hope the author has another story planned for us regarding these mid witches, especially the witches of the counsel variety, who, if you ask me, have some revenge owed from the newest of the clan. Well done, Ms. Bowman-Smith, in writing a story that has aspects every woman can relate to at one stage of their life or another.
The book, in its opening pages, may seem to be slow-moving with what goes on in the first chapters unimportant, but stick with it, because as I learned (though I'm not a HUGE reader of women's fiction so that may be why I needed more time to get into the story) the things happening in those first chapters to our heroine, Lily, were deeply important as time moved on.
I'll cut to the chase. Lily is going through some sh*t. She's got a husband who can't stop cheating, kids who are starting their own lives, and a family cottage she wants to keep, but her jerk of a husband (and I'm being kind) wants to sell out from under her. To add insult to injury, the man has kept her from learning to drive or working, so she has no way to support herself. Well, she HAD no way to support herself, but all of that changed in the most splendid of ways.
There is really no need for me to recount the plot in this review other than to say that I liked how subtle the witchy aspects of the story snuck up on you and how easy it was to see this maudlin woman coming alive again for probably the first time in her life. With the addition of Ink and her other trusted familiars, you couldn't help but laugh out loud and root for Lily to become more than your garden variety kitchen witch.
I hope the author has another story planned for us regarding these mid witches, especially the witches of the counsel variety, who, if you ask me, have some revenge owed from the newest of the clan. Well done, Ms. Bowman-Smith, in writing a story that has aspects every woman can relate to at one stage of their life or another.
November 22, 2023
A captivating and fun read on being a woman and all its joys.
Anything witchy you can sign me right up. From the synopsis I could tell this was going to be a read I wouldn't be able to put down. From the start were thrown into Lily's hectic life filled with ex husbands and menopause. The author shows the nitty gritty and the struggles lily is going through with the new changed in her life.
This book shows both the good and bad of life and I loved how the author showed the balance, while we may be going through though times there is always going to be sunshine on the other side. Lily is such an easy to connect to character, she feels everything just like me and you. I found myself rooting for her from the start and wanting to talk to her though the book. She is also an older character which we don't see too often, her ability to navigate the darkness in her life is truly something we can all look up to.
DJ delivered a fresh and unique book that is written so seamlessly that you will struggle to put it down. I like how the book is separated into two parts and we get a pretty close look at the fmc life. I loved the witchy aspects as well that were sprinkled in through out the read, I would describe this as a coming of age but of the older years rather than the younger. This book makes me look forward to my later years in life.
Anything witchy you can sign me right up. From the synopsis I could tell this was going to be a read I wouldn't be able to put down. From the start were thrown into Lily's hectic life filled with ex husbands and menopause. The author shows the nitty gritty and the struggles lily is going through with the new changed in her life.
This book shows both the good and bad of life and I loved how the author showed the balance, while we may be going through though times there is always going to be sunshine on the other side. Lily is such an easy to connect to character, she feels everything just like me and you. I found myself rooting for her from the start and wanting to talk to her though the book. She is also an older character which we don't see too often, her ability to navigate the darkness in her life is truly something we can all look up to.
DJ delivered a fresh and unique book that is written so seamlessly that you will struggle to put it down. I like how the book is separated into two parts and we get a pretty close look at the fmc life. I loved the witchy aspects as well that were sprinkled in through out the read, I would describe this as a coming of age but of the older years rather than the younger. This book makes me look forward to my later years in life.
October 6, 2023
I absolutely loved this book, it had me laughing out loud on a number of pages. As a woman of a certain age I could easily relate to Lily.
Married for 30 years but husband’s dalliances meant he was away more than he was at home. The two children are grown up and flown the nest. Meaning Lily spends a lot of time alone. She initially begins with a job but things go slightly wrong. Then she finds something totally different and I thought brave.
But husband wants her to sell the house, a house that has been in the family for generations. The problem is Lily doesn’t stand up to him half the time his current woman is a hairdresser much younger than him.
Will she sell the house? Will she take her husband back?
This is just such a fun read by page two I had a smile on my face and on the last page I had to laugh. A definite fun read if you are feeling a little low this will definitely make you chuckle. I loved Lily, I was rooting for her all along.
Engaging, engrossing, a bit of magic here and there this is a delightful read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Married for 30 years but husband’s dalliances meant he was away more than he was at home. The two children are grown up and flown the nest. Meaning Lily spends a lot of time alone. She initially begins with a job but things go slightly wrong. Then she finds something totally different and I thought brave.
But husband wants her to sell the house, a house that has been in the family for generations. The problem is Lily doesn’t stand up to him half the time his current woman is a hairdresser much younger than him.
Will she sell the house? Will she take her husband back?
This is just such a fun read by page two I had a smile on my face and on the last page I had to laugh. A definite fun read if you are feeling a little low this will definitely make you chuckle. I loved Lily, I was rooting for her all along.
Engaging, engrossing, a bit of magic here and there this is a delightful read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
December 29, 2023
The Mid Witch is a gentle tale of a woman grappling with mid life changes as well as coming to terms with being a witch. Bowman-Smith creates a likeable heroine that we can all relate to. Her gradual realisation of what she wants in life, instead of what her over-bearing bully of a husband wants, is all supported by the growing understanding that she descends from a line of witches.
The story is well written, the characters well-rounded. Lily's familiars are adorable, especailly Ink, and North Star Cottage is just as much a character of the novel. Beautifully described, and I want to live there!
The plot was a little predictable, and there were a few loose ends for me. Without trying to give spoilers; Grant's behaviour was never fully explained. If she was to beware certain people, I don't understand why she tamely submitted to the coven, whom I think were the same people, nor how the coven didn't punish the right person once the truth sayer had spoken. And the ending was disappointing with no clear cut resolution.
That being said, it was easy to read, and Lily is a worthy heroine. It's nice to have an older heroine, with typical midlife issues to face.
The story is well written, the characters well-rounded. Lily's familiars are adorable, especailly Ink, and North Star Cottage is just as much a character of the novel. Beautifully described, and I want to live there!
The plot was a little predictable, and there were a few loose ends for me. Without trying to give spoilers; Grant's behaviour was never fully explained. If she was to beware certain people, I don't understand why she tamely submitted to the coven, whom I think were the same people, nor how the coven didn't punish the right person once the truth sayer had spoken. And the ending was disappointing with no clear cut resolution.
That being said, it was easy to read, and Lily is a worthy heroine. It's nice to have an older heroine, with typical midlife issues to face.
August 14, 2024
I went into this book blind. I was looking on KU for something to read and this came up as a recommendation and I took a chance. I’m so glad I did as I absolutely adored this book. I’m not yet in my 40s like Lily but it was so nice to have a FMC who’s older than the usual 18-22. I love the idea of coming into your magic later in life, what a lovely thing to explore.
This book was full of cosy vibes with all the log fires, jumpers and crisp walks on the beach. Just what I was after! I love all of the animals and would love an Ink of my own. What I enjoyed most about this book was how relatable it was, how real it felt. You start off with Lily in her normal life, everything is a bit of a mess she has an awful (ex)husband and you’re just rooting for her to gain some confidence and kick him to the curb. Then comes this element of magic which really builds towards the end leading to a coven of witches and I just loved loved loved it all!
I’m diving straight into book 2!
This book was full of cosy vibes with all the log fires, jumpers and crisp walks on the beach. Just what I was after! I love all of the animals and would love an Ink of my own. What I enjoyed most about this book was how relatable it was, how real it felt. You start off with Lily in her normal life, everything is a bit of a mess she has an awful (ex)husband and you’re just rooting for her to gain some confidence and kick him to the curb. Then comes this element of magic which really builds towards the end leading to a coven of witches and I just loved loved loved it all!
I’m diving straight into book 2!
January 12, 2024
I discovered this book by accident, or was it fate? The Mid Witch is a delightful read, filled with magic, furry familiars, and Lilly, a woman in mid-life coming into her magic. The book is charming, and the scenes in Lilly’s cottage and surrounding land made me fell as if I was walking in a secluded, English wood. I loved all the twists and turns Lilly’s life took as she navigated her husband’s departure, menopause, and the surge of her unexpected witchy powers. I also loved Lilly’s evolution into a woman willing to stand up for herself. I read the book almost in one sitting. A pesky need to sleep got in the way of finishing the book on the day I started.
Lilly is an engaging protagonist you can’t help but root for. I highly recommend the book and can’t wait for book two.
Lilly is an engaging protagonist you can’t help but root for. I highly recommend the book and can’t wait for book two.
March 18, 2024
I absolutely loved this book! I'm in the same age group as the protagonist, Lily, so it was easy to identify with some of the challenges she faced. There were parts where I literally laughed out loud at the situations she got herself into. I particularly loved the nicknames that Lily gave other characters and how she continued to refer to them by those names throughout the book.
For those who are sensitive to it, there is profanity and two sex scenes. I would equate the humor/language as similar to the movie, Love Actually.
The book took some sinister turns in the latter third that had me on edge. It was great storytelling, and I was wholeheartedly rooting for our heroine. I can't wait to start the next book in this series.
For those who are sensitive to it, there is profanity and two sex scenes. I would equate the humor/language as similar to the movie, Love Actually.
The book took some sinister turns in the latter third that had me on edge. It was great storytelling, and I was wholeheartedly rooting for our heroine. I can't wait to start the next book in this series.
October 18, 2025
Lovely Autumnal Fantasy
This sat unread in my kindle for ages, as I assumed it would be another Iris Beaglehole type of book (who's style isn't to my taste). I couldn't have been more wrong. It was addictivly engaging and focused entirely on Lily's story, with no distracting side chapters that didn't immediately involve her.
It was incredibly cosy without being shmaltzy or to cutesy. I wanted to be living in Lilly's cottage with her animal familiars. Unusually for me, I loved the raunchy scenes. I normally find so called "spicy" scenes a bit weird or icky, but these were realistic with a hint of good old British humour. After all who hasn't had a badly judged hot sh*g somewhere they shouldn't 🤣 Can't wait to read more from the midwitch series.
This sat unread in my kindle for ages, as I assumed it would be another Iris Beaglehole type of book (who's style isn't to my taste). I couldn't have been more wrong. It was addictivly engaging and focused entirely on Lily's story, with no distracting side chapters that didn't immediately involve her.
It was incredibly cosy without being shmaltzy or to cutesy. I wanted to be living in Lilly's cottage with her animal familiars. Unusually for me, I loved the raunchy scenes. I normally find so called "spicy" scenes a bit weird or icky, but these were realistic with a hint of good old British humour. After all who hasn't had a badly judged hot sh*g somewhere they shouldn't 🤣 Can't wait to read more from the midwitch series.
August 22, 2023
I was fortunate to receive an ARC and I have enjoyed every minute.
The dedication of the book alone made me curious and after that I couldn't let go of the book.
Lilly is a more mature woman whose children have grown up and moved out, whose husband has looked for a younger one and also wants to sell her house against her will. At the same time, she loses her job and slowly realizes that she, too, is becoming a witch.
The book is the prelude to a trilogy and wonderfully written. I often had to laugh out loud at the funny and poignant approach to midlife. Can't wait to read the next books of this series.
The dedication of the book alone made me curious and after that I couldn't let go of the book.
Lilly is a more mature woman whose children have grown up and moved out, whose husband has looked for a younger one and also wants to sell her house against her will. At the same time, she loses her job and slowly realizes that she, too, is becoming a witch.
The book is the prelude to a trilogy and wonderfully written. I often had to laugh out loud at the funny and poignant approach to midlife. Can't wait to read the next books of this series.
October 17, 2023
This could have and should have gone much further for Lily then it did. Stuck in a situation (some of which was her doing as an enabler-) she is living estranged from her husband who sees nothing wrong with having all kinds of different partners and oblivious to any hurt his wife might feel. Her children have their own lives distancing themselves from Lily. The last straw is when hubby decides to sell the house they have lived in and when he finds out it is in Lily's name moves back in to 'help'her. That did it for me - the creep treats her like something on the bottom of his shoe and she lets him move back in....nope lost all interest after that.
December 5, 2023
Very unusual paranormal story. Loved it!!
Lilly is just beginning to realise her power, not that she realises it is power, she attributed her changes to the HRT patches her doctor has prescribed. Her passive nature is ebbing, and a new, assertive Lilly is emerging. She discovers a stray dog, who isn't a stray at all but her familiar. Then she discovers her real name is Lillith Blackwood, and when her philandering husband tries to sell their cottage, she finds out it is actually hers, along with the wood, church and fields. Her awakening as a witch is really well done, and quite believable.
Lilly is just beginning to realise her power, not that she realises it is power, she attributed her changes to the HRT patches her doctor has prescribed. Her passive nature is ebbing, and a new, assertive Lilly is emerging. She discovers a stray dog, who isn't a stray at all but her familiar. Then she discovers her real name is Lillith Blackwood, and when her philandering husband tries to sell their cottage, she finds out it is actually hers, along with the wood, church and fields. Her awakening as a witch is really well done, and quite believable.
February 23, 2024
Love, Love,LOVE this first book of the Mid-Witch trilogy about Lilith, the menopausal mid-witch!
Read it in one-sitting which is why I’m doing this review at 1am!
Couldn’t put it down! Lilith is so true-to-life and relatable with her familiars, HRT patches, hot flushes and bad taste in men!
On top of all this she finds out she lives in an old witches house passed down through the female line of her family and she has the ability to do witch-craft beyond her wildest dreams.
Just a wonderful, relatable, magical read and wish I had the second one as I would stay up all night to read that too! Just can’t get enough of lovely Lilith!
Read it in one-sitting which is why I’m doing this review at 1am!
Couldn’t put it down! Lilith is so true-to-life and relatable with her familiars, HRT patches, hot flushes and bad taste in men!
On top of all this she finds out she lives in an old witches house passed down through the female line of her family and she has the ability to do witch-craft beyond her wildest dreams.
Just a wonderful, relatable, magical read and wish I had the second one as I would stay up all night to read that too! Just can’t get enough of lovely Lilith!
May 28, 2024
The Mid Witch by DJ Bowman-Smith is a delightful blend of humor and magic, centered on Lilly, a middle-aged woman navigating life’s upheavals. As she deals with a cheating husband, financial woes, and the looming sale of her ancestral home, Lilly discovers she’s becoming a witch. This paranormal women’s fiction novel offers a funny and touching portrayal of midlife challenges with a sprinkle of supernatural elements. Fans of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series or Ami McKay’s Witches of New York will find a relatable and enchanting heroine in Lilly. A heartwarming and entertaining read that combines midlife struggles with magical realism.
November 23, 2023
So enjoyable! Lily is an endearing and relatable narrator.
This is a charming read. I hope there will be more.
It’s lovely to read something about women in the same place. After all some of us didn’t find out we were The Chosen One or get that letter from Hogwarts.
It’s wonderful to read about a woman coming into her own as a mid-which and Lily’s combination of no-cares-left-to-give and bafflement at mid life challenges are the perfect tone.
This is a charming read. I hope there will be more.
It’s lovely to read something about women in the same place. After all some of us didn’t find out we were The Chosen One or get that letter from Hogwarts.
It’s wonderful to read about a woman coming into her own as a mid-which and Lily’s combination of no-cares-left-to-give and bafflement at mid life challenges are the perfect tone.
June 18, 2024
so-so
This was an okay book. It was frustrating at times. Mostly I was bothered by the character interactions. Some of them fell kind of flat or weren’t really explained in the best way. I felt like she was a bit wishy washy with dealing with the husband. I’m selling your family cottage. Okay that’s fine, I’ll clean up. I may read the other installments just to see what happens though. I’m hoping they get a little better.
This was an okay book. It was frustrating at times. Mostly I was bothered by the character interactions. Some of them fell kind of flat or weren’t really explained in the best way. I felt like she was a bit wishy washy with dealing with the husband. I’m selling your family cottage. Okay that’s fine, I’ll clean up. I may read the other installments just to see what happens though. I’m hoping they get a little better.
July 31, 2024
I loved the mid-life vibe of this book, and even recommended it to a (very large) menopause advice group! It's far too easy to miss the humour that this time of life can bring, but you don't need to be menopausal to enjoy this book. Lilly is a character that you will root for; the magic reminds you of your favourite children's books, and the touch of spice reminds you that this is for grown-ups.
Superb...looking forward to Mid Witch 2
Superb...looking forward to Mid Witch 2
October 30, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed this read about a mature woman discovering her identify as a witch. It’s so rare to have a realistic, older female main character and I found Lily to be authentic, funny and sympathetic. The paranormal storyline added an element of excitement for sure but her mundane antics were what most hooked me. We don’t celebrate and appreciate women enough and I love this book for its genuine approach.
October 3, 2023
What a great read
Absolutely loved this book, the author has an excellent sense of humour and had me laughing on numerous occasions. Won't bother going into the story line but just loved some of the characters and any woman in their late 40s will relate to this, will look forward to the sequel.
Absolutely loved this book, the author has an excellent sense of humour and had me laughing on numerous occasions. Won't bother going into the story line but just loved some of the characters and any woman in their late 40s will relate to this, will look forward to the sequel.
February 25, 2024
we do not go silently into the night
My entire gen Z generation is going to blow up the stigma of Middle Age. If we disappear it is because we allow it.
This book is delightful and unique and not about romance! Finally! It’s relatable and powerful and I am so glad our midwitch found her voice. I recommend it!
My entire gen Z generation is going to blow up the stigma of Middle Age. If we disappear it is because we allow it.
This book is delightful and unique and not about romance! Finally! It’s relatable and powerful and I am so glad our midwitch found her voice. I recommend it!
September 11, 2024
Great read
Really enjoyed this book so much so I read it in 2 nites. It
's funny, down to earth and pulls in to turning the nx page. The Mid Witch has a very relatable main character going through the menopause which makes it more believable. If only magic really existed.....can't wait to read the nd book of the series.
Really enjoyed this book so much so I read it in 2 nites. It
's funny, down to earth and pulls in to turning the nx page. The Mid Witch has a very relatable main character going through the menopause which makes it more believable. If only magic really existed.....can't wait to read the nd book of the series.
May 13, 2025
Loved it
Stuck for something to read and this popped up on recommended and I am so glad it did
I was rooting for Lily from the get go and really wanted to wipe bully boy Mike off the planet
Absolutely delightful read full of menopausal angst and flushes, magical HRT, sex mad lecturer and a black dog with a sex toy fetish
Can't wait to read book 2
Stuck for something to read and this popped up on recommended and I am so glad it did
I was rooting for Lily from the get go and really wanted to wipe bully boy Mike off the planet
Absolutely delightful read full of menopausal angst and flushes, magical HRT, sex mad lecturer and a black dog with a sex toy fetish
Can't wait to read book 2
July 25, 2025
solid Start
Fast and easy read. It didn’t blow me away but yet I am excited for the next book. It’s nice to read a book with a heroine that isn’t young a strikingly beautiful. Also a plus that it’s a good read before bed. Exciting enough to pick back up but not too scary to fall asleep.
Fast and easy read. It didn’t blow me away but yet I am excited for the next book. It’s nice to read a book with a heroine that isn’t young a strikingly beautiful. Also a plus that it’s a good read before bed. Exciting enough to pick back up but not too scary to fall asleep.
September 29, 2025
Lilly is a mess, but maybe that's the hormones. This character clearly indicates some of the menopause issues that women go through, but more than that is her crappy husband. Lilly is sweet, but naive and could really use a nice helpful friend. The book slowly reveals her witch powers and the danger she is in. Ink, Maud, and Claudia are adorable; Mike and Theo are bullies.
September 11, 2023
Good read
Interesting and well developed story of a woman in midlife discovering her family truth and her witch powers. Avoiding evil and exes while learning how to stand for herself and discover who she is and what she can do.
Interesting and well developed story of a woman in midlife discovering her family truth and her witch powers. Avoiding evil and exes while learning how to stand for herself and discover who she is and what she can do.
September 29, 2023
just what I needed!
Don’t like to give spoilers but as a mature reader, I felt like giving Lily a shake at the start and was cheering her on in the end! Only problem now is I have to find if there are any more books!
Don’t like to give spoilers but as a mature reader, I felt like giving Lily a shake at the start and was cheering her on in the end! Only problem now is I have to find if there are any more books!
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